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US, Germany, France, others hold anti-Islamic State Conference In Canada
Officials from 20 countries involved in the United States-led coalition against Islamic State (IS) gathered in Canada’s Quebec City on…
Nigeria’s population set to overtake US, says UN
In 2013, the World Bank put the population of Nigeria at 173.6 million while an estimation by the United States…
US Supported Boko Haram During Jonathan’s Administration – Tanko Yakasai
Alhaji Salihu Abubakar Tanko Yakasai ventured into politics in the early 50s, when he joined the defunct Northern Elements Progressive…
US condemns Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States on Friday condemned Boko Haram suicide attacks in Cameroon and Nigeria as “horrific and…
I didn’t say US is aiding Boko Haram, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he stated that the United States and President Barack Obama is aiding Nigerian…
Obama departs for Kenya, his roots
President Barack Obama departed for Kenya on Thursday, his first trip to his father’s homeland as United States president, kicking…
I believe I will succeed, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said that he believes he would succeed despite the daunting task ahead of him, noting…
Buhari meets Kerry thanks US, technology over peaceful polls
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Washington met with the United States Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, where he…
US pressure made Jonathan, Jega conduct free, fair election – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday that the continued pressure on the immediate past administration by the United States and some…
Buhari meets with Obama, World Bank, Bill Gates Foundation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived Washington DC on four-day official visit to United States where he would discuss bilateral…
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PICTURES: Buhari painting US Green-White-Green
President Muhammadu Buhari has hit the ground running in the United States. Buhari who is on a four-day visit to…
US visit: Beware of Greek Gift, Islamic cleric cautions Buhari
Jethro Ibileke/Benin As President Muhammadu Buhari departs for Washington DC tonight on a four-day official visit to the United States…
Nigeria is the most important country in Africa, says US Official
Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United States, a former assistant secretary of state, Johnnie Carson, has stated…
US to trace Nigeria’s stolen assets, boost military
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States will offer to help Nigeria’s new leader track down billions of dollars in stolen…
US condemns Gombe attacks, reiterates support against Boko Haram
The United States on Friday condemned Boko Haram attacks on Gombe and reiterated its continuous support for Nigeria’s efforts to…
Teach Buhari tenets of democracy, PDP tells Obama, US
The People Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the United States of America and the international community to advise President…
Ex-FIFA vice-president extradited to US
Swiss authorities have said that one of the seven men arrested in Zurich in the FIFA gate scandal has been…
My visit to Washington DC will strengthen Nigeria-US relationship – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari his optimistic that his meeting with President Barack Obama will further strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and…
US, UK, China economies weaken further
The United Stated, United Kingdom and Chinese economies are showing fresh signs of weakening, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
US beat Japan 5-2 to win third Women’s World Cup title
Carli Lloyd became the first woman to score a hattrick in a World Cup final as she inspired the United…
US is Nigeria’s best friend, says Amb. Entwistle
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle said on Saturday that the people of Nigeria have no better friend…
US restates commitment to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram
The Government of the United States of America has restated its commitment to assist Nigeria in the fight against Boko…
Supreme Court legalises ‘Gay Marriage” all over America
The United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the country’s Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry, handing…
France summons US ambassador over spying allegations
The United State ambassador to France, Jane Hartley, has been summoned by Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, over allegations that the…
US spends N1.2 trillion on humanitarian assistance in 2014
The United States Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, on Friday said that his government spent over N1.2 trillion ($6…
US confirms death of al-Qaeda leader in Yemen
United States intelligence has confirmed the death of Nasir al-Wuhayshi, the founder of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), the…
Boko Haram: US supports Nigeria, others with $5bn
The United States says it has announced a five billion US dollars contribution to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF),…
Buruji Kashamu served fresh notice of extradition to US
The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has served Prince Buruji Kashamu, the senator-elect from Ogun State a notice…
US releases documents recovered in Osama bin Laden raid
US government on Wednesday in Washington released a list of now declassified documents recovered during the 2011 raid on al-Qaeda…
US ‘deeply concerned’ over Morsi death sentence
The US is “deeply concerned” about an Egyptian court decision to seek the death penalty for former President Mohamed Morsi,…